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Strategic decisions open new era of nation’s rise: Ambassador

Recalling Party General Secretary To Lam’s assessment at the international press conference on January 23, Ambassador Trinh Duc Hai affirmed that the 14th National Party Congress was a “milestone” in the 96-year history of the Communist Party of Vietnam, embodying a high spirit of solidarity and consensus and reflecting the will, resolve, development aspirations, and cultural depth of the Party and the people in the new development era.

Vietnam’s exporters gear up for recovery as new markets open

Vibrant gemstone space at Spring Fair 2026

Party General Secretary urges shift from words to action, from awareness to implementation

Resolution 80: culture guides Vietnam's future

Vietnam International Financial Center in Da Nang inaugurated

Vietnam on January 9 inaugurated a new facility of its International Financial Center (IFC) in Da Nang, marking another step in efforts to build a globally competitive financial hub, following the opening of the first IFC facility in Ho Chi Minh City in December.

Vietnam’s semiconductor industry: Converging strengths for global takeoff

Following the Government’s issuance of the Strategy for the Development of Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry to 2030, with a Vision to 2050, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a new bright spot on the global semiconductor map.

Vietnam among top contenders in ASEAN Digital Awards finals

The awards aim to help promote innovation, anticipate emerging technology trends, and recognise the role of digital transformation in driving socio-economic development across ASEAN countries.

Vietnam’s semiconductor industry accelerates in global race

Following the Government’s issuance of the strategy for the development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry to 2030, with a vision to 2050, Vietnam is gradually emerging as a new bright spot on the global semiconductor map. From policies and investment to ecosystem development, all the key elements are coming together, opening up major opportunities for this strategic high-tech industry.

Eight export items each exceed 10 billion USD in 2025

In 2025, Vietnam recorded eight export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.2% of the country’s total export turnover, with electronics, computers and components leading the pack at 107.748 billion USD, followed by machinery and equipment, phones and components, and textiles and garments.

Vietnam's total trade exceeds 930 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam’s total trade hit 930.05 billion USD in 2025, a 18.2% jump from a year earlier, with a trade surplus of 20.03 billion USD, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to power 2026 growth

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism sector targets about 25 million international arrivals, 150 million domestic holidaymakers and total revenue of around 1.12 quadrillion VND (approximately 43 billion USD), reflecting its ambition to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector in line with the Government's goals.

Resolution No. 57: Vietnam eyes comprehensive, unified tourism data system

Information consistency will help improve national tourism brand recognition among travellers, laying a stepping stone for positioning Vietnam as a green, safe and friendly destination, according to an insider.

Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025

GDP in 2025 recorded solid growth, with an estimated increase of 8.02% compared with the previous year, second only to the growth rate in 2022 during the 2011–2025 period.

Vietnam launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

The Government has clearly defined the development orientation of the International Financial Centre in Da Nang as a modern international financial hub closely linked with the innovation ecosystem, digital technology, and sustainable finance.

Average CPI up 3.31%

Average CPI in 2025 rose by 3.3% compared with 2024, meeting the target set by the National Assembly.

Digital economy – driver for Vietnam’s breakthrough in new development phase

The digital economy is establishing itself as a pillar of Vietnam’s development process as it is expected to reach about 39 billion USD in 2025 and boasts one of the fastest growth rates in Southeast Asia.

Major tasks for 14th National Party Congress on track

Chairing a working session with the Party Central Committee Office and relevant agencies on January 7 to review preparations for the Congress, Politburo member and Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu commended agencies and units for their strong sense of responsibility and efforts in fulfilling assigned tasks in line with the plan.

PM calls for round-the-clock effort to speed up Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant

Chairing the 4th meeting of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Power Plant Construction in Hanoi on January 7, the PM praised ministries and agencies, especially the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), for actively implementing tasks and promptly resolving obstacles to speed up the progress of the project.

5G technology expansion expected to boost Vietnam’s digital economy

The Ministry of Science and Technology reported that by 2025, 5G had been commercialised nationwide, covering more than 90% of the population. Viettel alone has deployed 30,000 5G base stations, achieving 90% outdoor coverage and 70% indoor coverage, exceeding its commitments to the Government.

Law opens new development spaces for Vietnam’s technology firms

First enacted in 2008, the Law on High Technology laid the foundation for the establishment of high-tech parks, the attraction of investment into key technological fields, and the promotion of research and development (R&D).

Eighty years on: From first ballot to Vietnam’s aspiration to rise

Eighty years ago, on January 6, 1946, history was made when, for the first time, all Vietnamese citizens aged 18 and above, regardless of gender, wealth, ethnicity, religion or social background, cast their ballots to elect the National Assembly, the highest representative body of the people and the supreme state authority of the newly founded nation. The National Assembly went on to decide the country’s most critical issues, including adopting the Constitution and laying the legal foundations of an independent Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City pilots UAVs for delivery services

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Saigon Hi-Tech Park Management Board and tech companies Saolatek, Real-time Robotics Vietnam, and Di Dong Viet, has kicked off a pilot programme using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for delivery services.

Innovation – Driver for new development phase

The draft action programme of the Party Central Committee to implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress identifies the shift to a new growth model, economic restructuring, and accelerated industrialisation and modernisation, with science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the core engines, as key tasks.

Overseas Vietnamese community grows in size and quantity

The overseas Vietnamese population has expanded from 2.7 million in 2004 to nearly 6.5 million in over 130 countries and territories, sending home about 15 billion USD in remittances annually, while expatriates have invested in 457 projects worth 1.729 billion USD nationwide.